drained new battery

1971 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
100 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MSAKOWSKI
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I just purchased a 71 454 corvette at mecum in fla and it had a dead battery. I replaced it and it ran fine. one week later and it's completely dead again. Why? I'm not a expert mechanic.
Feb 20, 2011 at 9:56 PM
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FIXITMR
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test alternator voltage at battery while car is running. should be 13.5-14.x volts. even if it charges, there may be drain thru alternator while car sits. rare, but it does happen.
Feb 20, 2011 at 10:02 PM
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FIXITMR
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if that car has an external voltage regulator the drain could be from that.
Feb 20, 2011 at 10:04 PM
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